Book contents
- Case Studies in Sleep Neurology
- Case Studies in Sleep Neurology
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- ContentsThe following cases described herein have been published previously
- Foreword
- Contributors
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- Part I Sleep-related breathing disorders
- Part II Hypersomnias of central origin
- Part III Circadian rhythm disorders
- Part IV Parasomnias
- Case 9 Extreme dreams
- Case 10 Odd sleep-related behaviors
- Case 11 Paralyzed and unable to breathe
- Case 12 Nightmares and numbness in the right arm
- Case 13 Screaming at night
- Case 14 Violent sleep behavior resulting in subdural hemorrhage
- Case 15 Amnestic nocturnal behavior
- Case 16 A terrified and terrifying scream
- Case 17 Frequent night-time wanderings
- Case 18 An adult sleepwalker who was sleep deprived
- Case 19 Seeking food in the night
- Case 20 The case of the missing loaf of bread
- Case 21 Gaining weight while asleep
- Case 22 Vivid images in the bedroom
- Case 23 Noisy breathing during sleep
- Case 24 Sexsomnia and obstructive sleep apnea
- Part V Sleep-related epilepsy
- Part VI Sleep and stroke
- Part VII Sleep-related movement disorders
- Part VIII Neuromuscular disorders and sleep
- Appendix: Epworth Sleepiness Scale
- Index
Case 13 - Screaming at night
from Part IV - Parasomnias
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Book contents
- Case Studies in Sleep Neurology
- Case Studies in Sleep Neurology
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- ContentsThe following cases described herein have been published previously
- Foreword
- Contributors
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- Part I Sleep-related breathing disorders
- Part II Hypersomnias of central origin
- Part III Circadian rhythm disorders
- Part IV Parasomnias
- Case 9 Extreme dreams
- Case 10 Odd sleep-related behaviors
- Case 11 Paralyzed and unable to breathe
- Case 12 Nightmares and numbness in the right arm
- Case 13 Screaming at night
- Case 14 Violent sleep behavior resulting in subdural hemorrhage
- Case 15 Amnestic nocturnal behavior
- Case 16 A terrified and terrifying scream
- Case 17 Frequent night-time wanderings
- Case 18 An adult sleepwalker who was sleep deprived
- Case 19 Seeking food in the night
- Case 20 The case of the missing loaf of bread
- Case 21 Gaining weight while asleep
- Case 22 Vivid images in the bedroom
- Case 23 Noisy breathing during sleep
- Case 24 Sexsomnia and obstructive sleep apnea
- Part V Sleep-related epilepsy
- Part VI Sleep and stroke
- Part VII Sleep-related movement disorders
- Part VIII Neuromuscular disorders and sleep
- Appendix: Epworth Sleepiness Scale
- Index
Summary
This chapter discusses the case of a 46-year-old female with a 5-year history of distressing, unpleasant and bizarre dreams that occurred from a few times a week to once a month, depending on her stress level. It presents the clinical history, examination, diagnosis, follow-up, general remarks and the results of the procedures performed on the patient. Nocturnal polysomnography (PSG) was carried out, and the thyroid-stimulating hormone level in plasma was determined. The diagnosis was nightmare disorder with primary snoring. The relationship between daytime stress, anxiety and nightmares was emphasized. The treatment plan centered on addressing daily stress and anxiety. Recurrent nightmares are frequent in children (20-39%) and less frequent in adults (5-8%). Nightmares also occur in patients with psychiatric illnesses such as anxiety, depression and schizophrenia, as well as in individuals with poor coping mechanisms and creative tendencies.
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- Case Studies in Sleep NeurologyCommon and Uncommon Presentations, pp. 86 - 91Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2010